By Jenn Pelly on December 14, 2011 at 10:57 a.m. EST

The state of Wisconsin is not content with simply one Bon Iver Day. Following the declaration of July 22 as Bon Iver Day in Milwaukee, Justin Vernon's hometown of Eau Claire declared yesterday, December 13, its own Bon Iver Day.

By Carrie Battan and Amy Phillips on October 5, 2011 at 2:03 p.m. EDT

Bon Iver have joined an ad campaign for Bushmills Irish Whiskey. Justin Vernon, his co-managers (his brother Nate and friend Kyle Frenette), and his audio engineer Brian Joseph, are participating in the "Since Way Back" campaign, which "celebrates the lives and brotherly relationships of artists and influencers across the world, and collaborates with each to produce creative, inspired content that reflects each of his passions," according to a press release. (Guess "Since Way Back" doesn't include women.)

As part of the campaign, Bon Iver appear in advertisements (see above) and will create "custom pieces of music and art."

By Larry Fitzmaurice on July 21, 2011 at 4:15 p.m. EDT

Hey, you: do you live in Milwaukee? Are you a Bon Iver fan? Well, tomorrow's your lucky day, my friend! Wait, no, it isn't. It's Justin Vernon's lucky day-- or, rather, just his day in general. That's right: tomorrow is officially Bon Iver Day in Milwaukee.

JSOnline reports that Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has proclaimed tomorrow, July 22, Bon Iver Day "in recognition of Justin Vernon/Bon Iver's Wisconsin and Milwaukee ties," as well as to commemorate the kicking off of Bon Iver's international tour at Milwaukee's Riverside Theater. No word as to whether Barrett thinks Bon Iver closer "Beth/Rest" sounds more like Steve Winwood or Bruce Hornsby.

The mayor's official proclamation is available for you to read below, as well as the video for Bon Iver's "Calgary".

By Larry Fitzmaurice on June 29, 2011 at 11:25 a.m. EDT

Bon Iver's self-titled sophomore effort is, uh, pretty good-- and it seems like a lot of folks agree, as Billboard reports that the record sits at #2 on this week's Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. It sold 104,000 copies in its debut week, Bon Iver's strongest showing to date (2009's Blood Bank EP topped at #16 with 23,000 copies sold). Bon Iver outsold albums by stars like Lady Gaga, Eminem, and Adele; only Jill Scott's new album The Light of the Sun sold more, to debut at #1.

By Tom Breihan on January 21, 2010 at 12:15 p.m. EST

Good news, people of Eau Claire, Wisconsin! In Bon Iver, you not only have an awesome indie band to call your own, you also have a group of proud Eau Claire natives committed to bringing other awesome indie bands to your fair city.

VolumeOne reports that Bon Iver main man Justin Vernon and his brother and tour manager Nate are currently attempting to open a performance and cultural space in a building on South Barstow Street. The city's Redevelopment Authority has OK'ed their plan, an important step. According to VolumeOne, the Vernon brothers now "have 120 days to firm up financing, construction plans, and get all the ducks in a row needed to actually close the transaction, at which point the city hands over the keys and work can begin."